At a Glance
Median Income
$55,357
$30,585 per capita
Home Value
$80,300
Zillow: $208,511
Median Rent
$740/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
23.5% smoking rate
How Polkville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Polkville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Polkville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Polkville residents earn a median household income of $55,357 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,585. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,585 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Polkville is $80,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,511. Median rent is $740/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
14.1% of adults in Polkville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Polkville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population664
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,357
Per Capita$30,585
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$10,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,300
Rent$740
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$208,511
Housing Units287
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation500 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute38 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Polkville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.